Cholovocera occulta

Cholovocera occulta is a species of beetle of the family Endomychidae. The range of this species extends from the Mediterranean coast of France in the north, to the Mediterranean coast of Algeria in the south.

Description

Adults reach a length of about 1.30–1.40 mm and have an oval body.

Biology

This species is associated with an unidentified Messor species, probably Messor barbarus.

Etymology

The species name is derived from Latin occulta and refers to the fact that this species has remained undescribed and unnamed, despite being available for study in several well-known European museums during many years. The name also alludes to the lifestyle of these beetles, hidden inside ant nests.